THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011

BOOM! STUDIOS FOR NOVEMBER

7 WARRIORS #1

Written by Michall Le Galli, art and cover by Francis Manapul.

In 6th century Libya, the capitol of an ancient nation is surrounded by the Persian and Byzantine armies. Seven are chosen to save the heir to the kingdom. Seven Warriors. Seven... sexy, gorgeous women?

32 pages, $3.99.

28 DAYS LATER VOLUME 6: HOMECOMING TP

Written by Michael Alan Nelson, art by Alejandro Aragon

The grand finale revealing Selena's secret! As Selena and Clint reach London, they will learn the real reason why Selena decided to come back to Great Britain. And the American occupation isn't the only thing preventing her from accomplishing her secret goal... The series that connects 28 Days Later to 28 Weeks Later concludes in this final volume!

112 pages, $12.99.

ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST #5

Written by Chris Roberson, art by Francesco Biagini

New arc! Each answer leads to more questions as Elric, Hawkmoon, Corum and Eric Beck attempt to uncover what's causing the conflict between law and chaos. Along their respective journeys, new and old allies appear, aiding the Eternal Champion across universes. But as the worlds of the Multiverse grow perilously out of balance, is it too much for even the Eternal Champion to reverse?

32 pages, $3.99.

FARSCAPE VOLUME 6: COMPULSIONS TP

Written by Rockne S. O'Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido, art by Will Sliney
A conspiracy threatens the end of the Uncharted Territorries and not one, but two Leviathan crews -- the outlaws on Moya, and a new crew of ex-Peacekeepers -- team up to take on the conspiracy! And the result will certainly blow your mind! Series creator Rockne S. O'Bannon grabs "The War for the Uncharted Territories" and turns it up to 11!

112 pages, $12.99.

HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #1

Written by Jan Strnad, D.G. Chichester, art by Bernie Wrightson, Kyle Baker
Straight from Hell, it's a dose of classic Hellraiser horror ripped from the pages of Marvel Comics' Hellraiser series -- shipping twice this month! Re-presenting, in the mode of Doctor Who Classics, never-before-reprinted tales from some of comicdom's premiere talents! Kicking things off with one of the greatest horror artists ever: "The Warm Red" features the work of Bernie Wrightson and "Clownin' Around" is a horror classic only Kyle Bakercould illustrate!

32 pages, $3.99.

HELLRAISER MASTERPIECES #2

Written by Jan Strnad, art by Mark Chiarello, cover by Kevin O'Neill.

The horror continues with a tale of the legendary Cenobite... Face! Jan Strnad and Mark Chiarello reveal the origins of one of the most famous Cenobites from the classic Marvel Comics series!

32 pages, $3.99.

HELLRAISER #9

Written by Clive Barker, art by Stephen Thompson

New arc! Witness Clive Barker's long-awaited return to tell new chapters in the series' official continuity -- a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites... and Pinhead! In this issue: The new era of the flesh is upon us! What surprises lay wait inside the pages of this issue of Hellraiser? Find out as this will be the issue everyone will be talking about! Clive Barker takes what you know about the Hellraiser mythos and changes it forever!

32 pages, $3.99.

INCORRUPTIBLE #24

Written by Mark Waid, art by Marcio Takara

The showdown that Incorruptible fans have all been clamoring for is finally here! A villain from both Max and the Plutonian's past has returned... and Max must decide whether he can bend his rock-hard sense of good and evil to accept his help in defeating the world's most savage enemy -- The Plutonian. This may be the last hope for humanity... and the last hope for the people Max Damage has grown to love.
7x10,

32 pages, $3.99.

INSURRECTION V3.6 TP

Written by Blake Masters, Michael Alan Nelson, art by Michael Penick

The new sci-fi epic that asks the question: what makes us human? Enter the future where pollution, poverty, and armed conflict have been obliterated. Only off-world on the terraformed moons of distant planets does war still exist. Corporations command more power than governments and when they go to war, they use their own military force -- armies composed of bio-engineered clones. For generations, these clones have not questioned why they live and die while their makers risk nothing. But now, one of their own will stand up against injustice, sparking a revolution that will change the entire galaxy, igniting Insurrection!

112 pages, $14.99.

IRREDEEMABLE #31

Written by Mark Waid, art by Eduardo Barreto, Diego Barreto

As Earth remains in the grip of terror, and society's heroes desperately try to defend its people, The Plutonian's rage has been driven to new heights by revelations about his past. After sacrifice, hope, and death, is it truly too late to stop The Plutonian? This arc-ending issue will leave Irredeemable fans reeling!

32 pages, $3.99.

KEY OF Z #2

Written by Claudio Sanchez, Chondra Echert, art by Aaron Kuder

From the creators of The Amory Wars and Kill Audio comes a deadly new vision of New York City! The zombie apocalypse has transformed the city into two separate battle-hardened fiefdoms! And only one man stands between these two warring factions. Who is Ewing, the man at the center of it all? His life has been torn apart by the zombie apocalypse and the raging war that erupted in its aftermath. How will he fight back?

Taking place during the continuity of the original seminal fan-favorite film, the feared and respected General Aleron finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could transform ape/human relations! Aleron's journey puts him face to face with... Dr. Zaius!

32 pages, $3.99.

PLANET OF THE APES #8

Written by Daryl Gregory, art and cover by Carlos Magno.

Another chapter in the battle between man and ape ends, but "The Long War" continues! The results of both Sullivan and Alaya's machinations will change both women's lives forever!

32 pages, $3.99.

STAN LEE'S STARBORN #12

Written by Chris Roberson, art by Khary Randolph,

Final issue! With alien superpowers threatening Earth with annihilation, Starborn must step up, alongside Soldier Zero and the Traveler, to save civilization -- but for which civilization will Starborn fight?

Stan Lee, the most colossal force in the history of comics, teams up with critically acclaimed writer Chris Roberson (Superman, iZombie) and artist Khary Randolph (Spider-Man) for volume two of this action-packed, sci-fi superhero scorcher! Compiling the out-of-this-world second arc, Benjamin Warner travels through space and confronts multiple alien races that all want him dead. Finding himself in the middle of a galactic war, Ben must face the harsh truth that he comes from a dynasty of ruthless dictators and is actually the son of... Space Hitler!

112 pages, $14.99.

OPERATION: IRON CROSS #1

Written by Herik Hanna, art and cover by Trevor Hairsine

It's 1936. A German intelligence officer is tortured by his superiors. They want to know why he has turned against them. Imprisoned, he gives up nothing as he seemingly waits for death... or the right time to strike!

32 pages, $3.99.

THE RINSE #3

Written by Gary Phillips, art by Marc Laming

Crime novelist Gary Phillips returns to BOOM! with a new brand of crime! The "rinse" is spiraling out of control for money launderer Jeff Sinclair -- not only have his clients flown the coop, but he is also caught in the crosshairs of both IRS agent Della Dash and the menacing casino henchmen tracking down the stolen cash. Jeff only has three options left: get arrested, get killed... or pull off the biggest rinse of his life.

32 pages, $3.99.

DECISION 2012: BARACK OBAMA #1

Meet President Barack Obama, currently the standard-bearer of the Democratic Party and our President. But how did he get there? Decision 2012: Barack Obama #1 charts the course of this candidate from his early beginnings to winning the 2008 presidential election.

32 pages, $3.99.

DECISION 2012: MICHELE BACHMANN #1

Meet Michelle Bachmann. Minnesota's current House Rep has seen a meteoric rise in the Republican party. But how did she get there? Decision 2012: Michele Bachmann #1 charts the course of this candidate from her early beginnings to her current declaration to run for President of the United States.

32 pages, $3.99.

DECISION 2012: HERMAN CAIN #1

In this issue meet Herman Cain. Best known as the former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, this columnist and radio host from Georgia has had a surprise early showing since declaring his candidacy as a Republican contender in the 2012 Presidential race. But how did he get there? Decision 2012: Herman Cain #1 charts the course of this candidate from his early beginnings to his current declaration to run for President of the United States.

32 pages, $3.99.

DECISION 2012: NEWT GINGRICH #1

Meet In this issue meet Newt Gingrich. Best known as the former Speaker of the House during the Clinton Presidency, Gingrich has had a storied political career as a Republican office holder. But how did he get there? Decision 2012: Newt Gingrich #1 charts the course of this candidate from his early beginnings to his current declaration to run for President of the United States.

32 pages, $3.99.

DECISION 2012: JON HUNTSMAN #1

Meet Jon Huntsman. Best known as the former Governor of Utah and former United States Ambassador to China, Huntsman formally declared to run as a Republican in the 2012 Presidential race this past June. But how did he get there? Decision 2012: Jon Huntsman #1 charts the course of this candidate from his early beginnings to his current declaration to run for President of the United States.

32 pages, $3.99.

DECISION 2012: SARAH PALIN #1

Meet Sarah Palin. Best known as the former Governor of Alaska and McCain's VP candidate in 2008, Palin has yet to declare as a Republican candidate in the 2012 race, but by most accounts is expected to run. But how did she get there? Decision 2012: Sarah Palin #1 charts the course of this candidate from her early beginnings to her current status as the undeclared favorite that might run for President of the United States in 2012.

32 pages, $3.99.

DECISION 2012: RON PAUL #1

Meet Ron Paul. Best known as a medical doctor and Republican U.S. Congressman from Texas, Paul made a surprise showing in the 2008 Republican race for the presidency and he aims to do it again in 2012. But how did he get there? Decision 2012: Ron Paul #1 charts the course of this candidate from his early beginnings to his current declaration to run for President of the United States.

32 pages, $3.99.

DECISION 2012: TIM PAWLENTY #1

Meet Tim Pawlenty. Best known as former Governor of Minnesota and Minnesota's House Rep. Rumored to be in the running for McCain's VP slot in 2008, Pawlenty declared as a Republican candidate in the 2012 race this past May. But how did he get there? Decision 2012: Tim Pawlenty #1 charts the course of this candidate from his early beginnings to his current declaration to run for President of the United States.

32 pages, $3.99.

DECISION 2012: MITT ROMNEY #1

Meet Mitt Romney. Best known as the former Governor of Massachusetts who came in a close second to McCain in winning the 2008 Republican Presidential nomination. But how did he get there? Decision 2012: Mitt Romney #1 charts the course of this candidate from his early beginnings to his current declaration to run for President of the United States.

32 pages, $3.99.

DECISION 2012: RICK SANTORUM #1

Meet Rick Santorum. Best known as former Senator of Pennsylvania, Santorum declared as a Republican candidate in the 2012 race this past June. But how did he get there? Decision 2012: Rick Santorum #1 charts the course of this candidate from his early beginnings to his current declaration to run for President of the United States.

32 pages, $3.99.

READING COMICS POSTCARD BOOK

24 rare vintage photos taken from 1910 through the 1980s -- most never before seen -- all depicting people engaging in America's second favorite preoccupation! Included are unlikely Hollywood leading men, child stars, a rock star, and a famous cartoonist -- all reading comic books or newspaper comics. But the real stars are the assortment of goofy-looking everyday folks who can't take their sometimes literally bulging eyes off our favorite medium. Tongue-in-cheek text on reverse sides by Denis Kitchen. The twenty-four all-different 4" x 6" postcards are perforated and easily detachable.

Postcard Book, 4x7, black and white, $11.95.

PEANUTS #0

By TBA.

Happiness is a monthly comic book series, Charlie Brown! Peanuts came to KABOOM! last spring in their first graphic novel, Happiness Is A Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown. Now Snoopy and the gang are back in monthly comic books! The series kicks off with a special #0 featuring a new original story and supplementary material that will provide a sneak peek at the series launching in January!

24 pages, $1.

DARKWING DUCK/DUCKTALES: DANGEROUS CURRENCY TP

Written by Warren Spector, Ian Brill, art by James Silvani, Jose Massaroli.

The Darkwing Duck/DuckTales crossover 20 years in the making is finally here! Somewhere in the shadows, a manipulative force has spread chaos throughout the cities of Duckburg and St. Canard and it's caught the attention of their two most famous residents -- the trailblazing tycoon Scrooge McDuck and the daring do-gooder Darkwing Duck! Can these two larger-than-life luminaries work together to discover the source of the mayhem, or will all be lost in the pursuit of "Dangerous Currency"?! Say goodbye to Disney at KABOOM!

128 pages, $14.99.

ROGER LANGRIDGE'S SNARKED #2

Written, art and cover by Roger Langridge.

Journey with Langridge as he pulls the carpet out from under such Lewis Carroll classics as "The Walrus and The Carpenter", "Through the Looking Glass", and "The Hunting of the Snark", creating an all new world of humorous grandeur. Join Princess Scarlett as she, her baby brother Rusty, and the Walrus and the Carpenter outwit the villainous royal advisors to save the Kingdom and set sail in search of the missing Red King.

32 pages, $3.99.

SPACE WARPED #5

Written by Herve Bourhis, art and cover by Rudy Spiessert.

The loving, affectionate parody that skewers one of the greatest science fiction franchises of all time continues! In the tradition of Robot Chicken: Star Wars and Spaceballs, join Lady Leica and Jean-Luc Groundwalker as they set off to rescue Al Alone from the briny clutches of Jean Baptiste! Will they succeed, or will the dark side of it get in the way?

32 pages, $3.99.

WORDGIRL: THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING ALLOWANCE SC

Written by Chris Karwowski, art and cover by Steve Young.

New adventures of WordGirl -- based on the Emmy Award-winning animated children's show of the same name. Join WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face as they fight for truth, justice and use of the right word! When Tobey's allowance runs dry, the young inventor has only one terrifying option to finance his horde of destructive robots -- get a job! Will WordGirl have what it takes to pummel these cybernetic perils once they have a payroll? Find out in this all new vocabulary-filled volume!